Greater Minds Learning Academy LLC
1285 MCGARITY ROAD, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (out of 3). Structural quality reflects Georgia's licensing baseline. Georgia caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:8, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality Rated Level 2 (Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 210
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.26(4) Requires That Playgrounds Be Protected From Traffic or Other Hazards by a Four Foot High Fence or Other…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when pe
- A Completed Inspection Was Observed for All Vehicles Tag#SLB2751 and Tag#SLB2752 Used in Transporting Children on This…591-1-1-.36
A completed inspection was observed for all vehicles Tag#SLB2751 and Tag#SLB2752 used in transporting children on this date. Comment Complete documentation of transportation observed on this date. Comment The vehicle was checked for compliance. Proper restraints were observed and discussed with the Director. The buckle needs to be pulled back up from the bottom on vehicle Tag#SLB2752. Finding 591-
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.26(4) Requires That Playgrounds Be Protected From Traffic or Other Hazards by a Four Foot High Fence or Other…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when pe
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Furniture Observed to Be Properly Secured, as Applicable.591-1-1-.12
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